How to Insulate Window Weight Pockets | This Old House

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This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows an energy-efficient way to insulate old windows. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Insulate Window Weight Pockets: - Foil-faced rigid foam insulation, used to insulate weight pockets - Foil duct tape, used to seal insulation Tools for How to Insulate Window Weight Pockets: - Flat pry bar, used to remove the window trim - Hammer, used to tap pry bar - Utility knife, for cutting the foam insulation Steps: 1. Use a hammer and pry bar to carefully remove the wood trim from around the inside of the window, exposing the sash-weight pockets. 2. Cut strips of foil-faced rigid foam insulation to fit into the weight pockets; stack strips to completely fill the void. 3. Use foil tape to seal the joint between the window jamb and foam insulation. 4. Replace the window trim. About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Inst

Published 2015-04-24 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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